Prices and Permits

Prices, Permits & Boat Rules

Fishing Permits

Please note that card payments are currently NOT accepted at any of the permit outlets. The club is working towards offering this service in the future.

🚨 Catch & Release Policy

• As of February 2020, ALL indigenous fish species (Salmon, Sea Trout, Brown Trout, Pike, Perch, Eel, and 3-Spined Sticklebacks) MUST be returned to the loch.

• If you catch a non-native species, it must be humanely dispatched. Please call or text 📞 07853339370 for further instructions.

Permit Prices

🎣 Day Permit (24 hours) – £10.00
🎣 Youth Permit (Ages 12-16) – £4.00 (must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
🎣 Children under 12 – FREE (must be accompanied by a responsible adult)

Where to Buy Permits

Permits are available from our loch keeper:
📞 Gael (Loch Keeper) – 07412659569
📧 Email: stmaryslochanglingclub@yahoo.com

⚠️ Please contact the loch keeper BEFORE your visit.

Fishing permits are also available at additional outlets—details will be provided soon.

Boat Rules & Regulations

🔹 Capacity Limits

• 14ft boats – Maximum 3 people

🔹 Respect Other Anglers

• Boat anglers must give bank anglers at least 100 meters of space in an arc.

• Do not anchor to sailing club buoys - respect their right to enjoy their sport.

🔹 Boat Safety & Responsibility

• Drainage Plugs: All Lomond boats are equipped with a drainage plug - it is the user’s responsibility to ensure it is properly fitted before setting out.

• Report Any Damage: Any damage to boats or engines must be reported immediately so we can take prompt action.

• Late Returns: A charge of £5 per hour will be applied for late arrivals.

• Damage Charges: Any damage will be charged accordingly.